David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
David was born in Southampton, Hampshire, the son of Tina (nรฉe Loftus), a retail assistant at Superdrug, and George David, a carpenter, and grew up in the Holyrood estate. David's father is Afro-Grenadian and David's mother is Anglo-Jewish and related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company; David's maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew and his maternal grandmother a convert to Judaism. David's parents separated when he was eight and he was brought up by his mother. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College.
David was bullied by other students at school. He wrote and released the song "Johnny" in 2005 about his sad memories of being bullied.
David's father played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers. As a teen, David began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone.
On 9 September 2020, David signed a global publishing deal with New York-based Round Hill Music. The agreement includes all of David's music catalogue to date, and also includes a futures agreement that will see all of his new music administered by the company.
On 30th December 2020, David was announced on the Queenโs New Year Honours List to receive an MBE in recognition of his services to music. His manager Colin Lester was also awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the music industry and to charity.
One More Time
Craig David Lyrics
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Doesn't matter how many times I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
I got liquor in my system
Feeling kinda wavy, got me thinkin'
Of all the things we used to do
Back then when I was still with you
You were there for me from the start
When I didn't ever pain and steal with your heart
For me those feelings haven't changed
Need you back in my arms again
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
Selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many times I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
I wanna hold you, but it's from a distance
I don't know what to do, needed some assistance
I roll up to your mum's house, I don't even business
'Cause I do anything, 'cause maybe she can help me fix this
So many mandem on your case, really shoudn't allowed it
I was nobody and you picked me out of the crowed
It took me this long just for me to figure it out
But the simple fact is I'm lost girl when you ain't around
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
When I was selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many times I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
So tell me baby is there hope for you and me?
'Cause I just wanna have you back in my arms
Kicking myself, it drives me crazy thinking 'bout you
Counting all the nights and days you've been gone
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many times I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many times I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
The lyrics of Craig David's One More Time express his desire to make one last attempt to reconcile with his lost love. The song begins with a countdown from five to one, stating that no matter how many times he tries, he can't live without his love. He believes he can make things right between them if given one more chance to love her. David uses imagery in the second verse, reminiscing about the good times they had while he was growing up, unable to forget her despite the time that has passed. He professes his love for her, declaring that he wants her back in his life, and is willing to do anything to fix the situation, including seeking help from her mother.
It is evident that the love he once shared with this woman is still alive, and he can't get over her absence. The chorus repeats the idea of having one more chance to love her, and the song ends with David's hope for reconciliation, asking her if there is any hope for their relationship. The lyrics of the song are simple, heartfelt, and express David's emotions clearly.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four five
Trying multiple times doesn't matter; I need your love to survive
Doesn't matter how many times I try
No matter how much I try, your love is too important to give up
Can't be without your love
My life depends on having your love
So I'm not giving up (No no)
I refuse to give up on trying to win your love back
Five, four, three, two, one
Past mistakes and words don't matter now
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
No matter what happened in the past, I can make things right
Yeah I can make it right
I know I can fix things between us
Just let me love you one more time
Give me one more chance to show you how much I love you
I got liquor in my system
Alcohol made me think about our past and missing you
Feeling kinda wavy, got me thinkin'
I'm feeling intoxicated and it's making me sentimental
Of all the things we used to do
I'm reminiscing about the happy times we shared
Back then when I was still with you
I miss being with you during those good times
You were there for me from the start
You always supported me and were my rock
When I didn't ever pain and steal with your heart
I regret the times I hurt you and broke your heart
For me those feelings haven't changed
My love for you is still strong and unchanged
Need you back in my arms again
I long to hold you close and be with you again
Southampton I was raised in the days
I grew up in Southampton and it reminds me of the past
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
I remember how you used to support me and be there for me in the past
Selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
I used to focus on music instead of education
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
I used to go to the barber shop for a haircut and shave
What can I say?
I have no words to express how much I miss you
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
I never expected to miss you this much
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
I'm waiting and thinking about the past and our memories together
I wanna hold you, but it's from a distance
I desire to hold you, but it seems impossible at the moment
I don't know what to do, needed some assistance
I'm lost and need help in figuring out how to win you back
I roll up to your mum's house, I don't even business
I go to your mum's house hoping she can help me find a way to fix things
'Cause I do anything, 'cause maybe she can help me fix this
I'll do anything to get your love back, including asking for help from your mother
So many mandem on your case, really shoudn't allowed it
I regret not standing up for you when others talked negatively about our relationship
I was nobody and you picked me out of the crowed
I was lost and you came into my life to bring me happiness and love
It took me this long just for me to figure it out
It took me a long time to realize how much you meant to me
But the simple fact is I'm lost girl when you ain't around
I feel lost and incomplete when you're not in my life
So tell me baby is there hope for you and me?
I'm hopeful that we can fix things and be together again
'Cause I just wanna have you back in my arms
All I want is to hold you once again
Kicking myself, it drives me crazy thinking 'bout you
I regret my mistakes and constantly can't stop thinking about you
Counting all the nights and days you've been gone
I'm counting the days and nights since we've been apart and missing you
Just let me love you one more time
Give me one more chance to show you how much I love you
One more time, one more time, one more time
My desire for your love is strong and unwavering
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCOTT WILD, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, TRE JEAN MARIE, JACOB SEBASTIAN ATTWOOLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tommy Regan
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
[Verse 1]
I got liquor in my system
Feeling kinda wavy, got me thinkin'
Of all the things we used to do
Back then when I was still with you
You were there for me from the start
When I didn't ever pain and steal with your heart
For me those feelings haven't changed
Need you back in my arms again
[Pre-Chorus]
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
When I was selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
[Verse 2]
I wanna hold you, but it's from a distance
I don't know what to do, needed some assistance
I roll up to your mum's house, I don't even business
Cause I do anything, cause maybe she can help me fix this
So many mandem on your case, really shoudn't allowed it
I was nobody and you picked me out of the crowed
It took me this long just for me to figure it out
But the simple fact is I'm lost girl when you ain't around
[Pre-Chorus]
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
When I was selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
[Bridge]
So tell me baby is there hope for you and me?
Cause I just wanna have you back in my arms
Kicking myself, it drives me crazy thinking 'bout you
Counting all the nights and days you've been gone
Oh yeah
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, so I'm not giving up no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, so I'm not giving up no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
Luiz Geesehinho
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
[Verse 1]
I got liquor in my system
Feeling kinda wavy, got me thinkin'
Of all the things we used to do
Back then when I was still with you
You were there for me from the start
When I didn't ever pain and steal with your heart
For me those feelings haven't changed
Need you back in my arms again
[Pre-Chorus]
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
When I was selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
[Verse 2]
I wanna hold you, but it's from a distance
I don't know what to do, needed some assistance
I roll up to your mum's house, I don't even business
Cause I do anything, cause maybe she can help me fix this
So many mandem on your case, really shoudn't allowed it
I was nobody and you picked me out of the crowed
It took me this long just for me to figure it out
But the simple fact is I'm lost girl when you ain't around
[Pre-Chorus]
Southampton I was raised in the days
Remember when you used to pick me up from raves in the days
When I was selling mixtapes instead of getting grades
In my barbers getting a quick fade and a shave
What can I say?
Didn't think these days that I'd be missing
Now I'm sitting at this table waiting and reminiscing
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
One more time, one more time, one more time
Just let me love you one more time
[Bridge]
So tell me baby is there hope for you and me?
Cause I just wanna have you back in my arms
Kicking myself, it drives me crazy thinking 'bout you
Counting all the nights and days you've been gone
Oh yeah
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, so I'm not giving up no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time
[Chorus]
One, two, three, four five
Doesn't matter how many time I try
Can't be without your love
So I'm not giving up, so I'm not giving up no, no
Five, four, three, two, one
Doesn't matter what's been said or done
Yeah I can make it right
Just let me love you one more time.
Denny_Ace
Every Craig David song he makes and writes makes the soul feel good. Because it has that effect, I know he puts his all into all of his music. Too bad he doesn't get enough credit for his work.
Jay B
Been a fan of his for over 20 years, the guy deserves so much more credit for the great music he keeps making.
Jacobs Channel Mansfield
@stonezz01 agreed but its WAY not the credit that he should get he should have 100000 more credits
errol dixon
I agree
Peter Hronec
Denny Ly Even my kids 9 and 5 like his music. Going to his Gig in a week, can't wait! it's a soul!
J
I don't think he sold his soul
Esษหtษrษชk
Craig David never disappoints, keeps the garage reminiscing, whoever is complaining should just go away smh haha. this is a summer banger! ๐ด๐น
Achechegirl whew
Since he was Walking away i missed him for 7days and now he Fill me in for One more time :)
Natalie Hine
@aron johnson in it
Natalie Hine
Funny